Besides 3- and 4-digit digital indicators, there are also 3 1/2-digit indicators available in the market. But exactly what is a 1/2 digit?
A full digit can indicate all numbers from ?0? to ?9?. A 1/2 digit, on the other hand, can only display a ?1?, lots ?2? or higher is not possible. With a 3 1/2-digit digital indicator, the indicatable selection of values is thus significantly limited in comparison to a 4-digit indicator.
Thus, on Blood , the maximum of the indicatable range of values is 1999 instead of 9999. On Rich , no negative values could be indicated, since the minus sign cannot be displayed in the first position. Therefore, the minimum of the indicatable selection of values is 0 instead of -1999.
An exception to the limitation of the indicatable negative value range is represented by indicators that have a separate space for the display of the sign. Displays with this particular characteristic can therefore also indicate values down to -1999.
Number of digits
3-digit indicator
3 1/2-digit indicator
4-digit indicator
Representation
Max. scale range, standard
-199?999
0?1999
-1999?9999
Max. scale range with separate sign
-999? Embarrass
-1999?1999
-9999?9999
Max. amount of positions after decimal point
2
3
3
Note
More info about digital indicators from WIKA can be found on our website.
See also our article
Characteristics of the display of an electronic indicator ? there you will discover general information on the most important characteristic top features of the display of an electronic indicator.